A viral video circulating on social media shows employees of the Ministry of Women Affairs celebrating the dismissal of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye as minister. The footage captures the jubilant reactions of staff, indicating a collective sense of relief and satisfaction with the leadership change.
President Bola Tinubu removed Kennedy-Ohanenye on Wednesday as part of a cabinet reshuffle. She was among five ministers sacked during the Federal Executive Council meeting, alongside:
1. Lola Ade-John (Tourism Minister)
2. Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth Development Minister)
3. Tahir Mamman (Education Minister)
4. Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo (Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development)
The celebration raises questions about the ministry’s internal dynamics and staff sentiments toward Kennedy-Ohanenye’s tenure. In the video shared on X by Abubakar Sidiq Usman, an APC chieftain, workers are seen dancing and shouting in the office corridors, chanting “finally” as they welcome the minister’s exit.
Kennedy-Ohanenye’s tenure was marked by controversy and criticism, particularly regarding gender equity gaps in Nigeria. Her dismissal has sparked widespread reaction, with many eager to see the impact of the cabinet reshuffle on the country’s governance.
